In today's world, data has a lot to say - if you know how to speak its language. Businesspeople have become highly fluent, but what about legal departments? Most legal professionals are still stumbling around like tourists in foreign capitals slowly thumbing through the guidebook of common phrases. By understanding what data has to say, legal professionals can collect and analyze information in order to support their clients with smarter decisions. This fluency leads to improved risk management and results. In this article, Legal Management Consulting Managing Director Joy Saphla explains data analytics and provides insight as to how it can be used and leveraged for your organization.